cathedral — a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈθiːdrəl/
Example Sentences
- The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.
- We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.
- The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.
cathedral
NOUN[/kəˈθiːdrəl/]
a large and important church, typically the main church of a diocese
Visitors quietly admired the magnificent cathedral before the morning service.
The choir sang beautifully inside the cathedral.
People gathered at the cathedral, offered prayers, and found peace together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Cathedral derives from Greek kathedra, meaning 'seat' or 'chair'. The term originally referred to a church containing the bishop's ceremonial seat (cathedra), and later came to denote the principal church of a diocese or any large, important church.
Breakdown
kathedra (Greek: seat, chair) + -al (suffix denoting relation or pertinence), literally 'relating to a seat' or 'pertaining to the bishop's chair'.
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📝Examples
“The cathedral was so tall that pigeons got altitude sickness on the way to the top.”
“We spent three hours exploring the magnificent cathedral in the city center.”
“The cathedral's acoustics were so perfect that even whispers echoed for five minutes.”
“Many tourists come to admire the beautiful stained glass windows of the cathedral.”
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